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Candelabrum
Marked by: John Hugh Le Sage (free 1718)
English (London)
1744–45
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard)
Dimensions
Overall: 42.5 x 28 x 28 cm (16 3/4 x 11 x 11 in.)
Weight: 227 oz 4 dwt (8621 g)
Weight: 227 oz 4 dwt (8621 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.37.2
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionOne of a pair with 2001.37.1. Figural stem of a satyr holding up a socket festooned with oak and sunflower branches from which three candle branches with sockets extend.
Marks
Struck under base with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1744-5) and with maker's mark of John Hugh Le Sage (struck three times on no.4).
InscriptionsThe royal arms are those borne by George II or George III.
ProvenanceMade for either Thomas Osborne, 4th Duke of Leeds (1713-89) or Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds (1750-99); by descent to the 10th Duke of Leeds Will Trust; October 24, 1990, sold by 10th Duke of Leeds Will Trust, at Christie's, London, lot 247. E. & C. T. Koopman & Son, Ltd, London; By 1996, most probably sold by E. & C. T. Koopman & Son to Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)